KIA Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Maruti Suzuki Brezza? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Brezza. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT and Maruti Suzuki Brezza Price starts at Rs.8.26 Lakh (ex-showroom) for LXI. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 99 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Brezza has a mileage of 17.80 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Brezza

Key Highlights	KIA Sonet	Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Price	Rs.7.30 Lakh	Rs.8.26 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1462 cc
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	99 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range	18.83 kmpl	17.80 kmpl

KIA Sonet

HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT

Rs. 7.30 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Brezza

LXI

Rs. 8.26 Lakh

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Tata Nexon

Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed

Rs. 7.32 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Sonet specifications	Brezza specifications	Nexon specifications
Variant Name	HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT	LXI	Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed
On Road Price	8.20 Lakh Price Breakup	9.24 Lakh Price Breakup	8.22 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
User Rating	4.4 37 Reviews	4.2 646 Reviews	4.4 216 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	385 Litres	328 Litres	382 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1462 cc	1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	99 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors	Sonet Colours	Brezza Colours	Nexon Colours
Images	Sonet Images	Brezza Images	Nexon Images

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Exterior

Sonet Exterior	Brezza Exterior	Nexon Exterior
Sunroof	No	No	No
Power Windows	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	No	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	No	No	No
Rear Defogger	No	No	No
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No	No
Daytime Running Lights	No	No	Yes
LED headlight	No	No	Yes
Projector headlight	Yes	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	No	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No	No

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Sonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Brezza Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Nexon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mac Pherson Strut coil	Independent&Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam and CoiL Spring	Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
Wheels	Steel	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16	195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16	195/60 R16
Turning Radius	5.1 meters	5.2 meters	5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare	195/65 R15	215/60 R16	195/60 R16
Wheels Size	R15	R16	R16

Instrumentation

Sonet Instrumentation	Brezza Instrumentation	Nexon Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	No	Yes
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	No	No	No
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	Yes	Yes	Yes

Infotainment & Communication

Sonet Infotainment & Communication	Brezza Infotainment & Communication	Nexon Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay	No	No	No
Android Auto	No	No	No
Voice Command	No	No	No
Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes	No
Multifunction Display	No	No	No
Touchscreen Size	-	-	10.24 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	No	-	-
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No	No
Gesture Control	No	-	-
Integrated Music System	No	No	No
Speakers	No	-	-
AM/FM Radio	No	No	No
USB Compatibility	No	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No	No

Warranty

Sonet Warranty	Brezza Warranty	Nexon Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/100000 Kms	3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms	Upto 6 Years/160000 kms	Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Sonet Engine & Transmission	Brezza Engine & Transmission	Nexon Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1462 cc	1199 cc
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	K15C Smart Hybrid	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders	4	4	3
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	-	DOHC	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Gears	5	5	5
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	99 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	137.1 Nm @ 4300 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Fast Charging	-	No	-
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	18.83 kmpl	17.80 kmpl	17.44 kmpl
Top Speed	180 kmph	159 kmph	150 kmph
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Sonet Comfort & Convenience	Brezza Comfort & Convenience	Nexon Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	No	No
Ventilated Seats Type	No	No	-
AC	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	No
Automatic climate control	No	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	No	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	No	No
Leather streering wheels	No	No	No
Drive Modes	3	-	3
Keyless Entry	No	No	No

Safety

Sonet Safety	Brezza Safety	Nexon Safety
NCAP Rating	-	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6	2	6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes	Yes	No
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Yes	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes	No	No
Lane Departure Warning	No	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	No	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	Yes	Yes	No
Rear Middle Head Rest	No	No	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Sonet Dimensions & Capacity	Brezza Dimensions & Capacity	Nexon Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3995 mm	3995 mm	3995 mm
Width	1790 mm	1790 mm	1804 mm
Height	1610 mm	1685 mm	1620 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2500 mm	2498 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm	198 mm	208 mm
No. of Seats	5	5	5
No. of Doors	5	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres	48 Litres	44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3.4 Litres	4 Litres	5.5 Litres
Boot Space	385 Litres	328 Litres	382 Litres
Kerb Weight	1287 kg	1110 kg	1295 kg
Body Type	SUV	SUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

Sonet Pros & Cons	Brezza Pros & Cons	Nexon Pros & Cons
Pros	It has become more stylish than its previous generation The car comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 4-way powered driver seat, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and more. The design includes a dual-screen connected panel with a full digital cluster. It has a 10.25-inch color LCD MID and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment. It is available with 3 engine options: 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The HTK+ variant is available with all three engine options making it a good option. Diesel engine is available starting from the base HTE variant Different types of transmission options are available depending on the engine. The DCT gearbox is available starting with the HTX variant at Rs 12.29 lakh. The interior comes with an option of 5 colour themes and offers a premium feel The car is loaded with a number of safety features. It includes 15 standard safety features. These include 6 airbags, ESP, VSC, Hill-hold assist, ABS, Brake Assist, and more. Level-1 ADAS features add extra safety. They include Front Collision Warning (FCW). They also include Leading vehicle departure alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane keep assist, and more. The base variant comes with a decent number of safety features and an attractive price tag	The tweaked design significantly enhances road presence. Plenty of features on offer, such as a 9-inch touchscreen, an electric sunroof, LED headlamps, a head-up display, and wireless charging. The safety suite includes six airbags, ESP, and ABS with EBD. It also has a 360-degree camera, hill hold assist, and ISOFIX seat mounts. Claimed fuel efficiency between 17.38 kmpl to 19.80 kmpl. A well-calibrated suspension and good NVH levels. With Maruti's extensive sales and service network, customers benefit from widespread support	The new design makes the car look premium. The base variant gets a good number of features. It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants. The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features. The car offers comfortable ride quality. The car comes with multiple engine options.
Cons	No automatic transmission with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine The lower models lack features. The company only reserves most of the good features for the higher variants. GTX+ & X-Line variants are the only ones that have ADAS. The turbo petrol engine does not offer a complete manual transmission. Instead, it comes with a clutchless manual transmission. This might not appeal to some customers. The dual-tone color option is not available until the HTX+ variant The 10.25-inch infotainment does not support Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-of-the-line X-line trim comes with a high price tag specially with diesel engine The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available in three variants only	The presence of hard plastic in the cabin doesn't give a premium feel. No diesel or turbo petrol engine options are available. The mild-hybrid tech is reserved for higher variants. Top-spec variants come with a significantly high price tag. The engine prioritizes fuel efficiency over fun driving. At 328 litres, it features the smallest boot space in its segment. Notable features such as TPMS, drive modes, leather upholstery, and ventilated seats are missing.	Lack of clarity in the variant lineup. Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin. Tata's after-sales experience could be better. The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.

Detailed Comparison of KIA Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Safety

Sonet comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Brezza has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Sonet has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1790 mm wide, 1610 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1287 kg kerb weight and 2500 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Brezza is an with doors and seats ,48 Litres fuel tank capacity, 328 Litres boot space, 198 mm ground clearance.It has 1685 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1110 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Brezza comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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KIA Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

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  Amit
  17 Oct 2025
  5.0
  A very comfortable car with cool looks. Buy it to have your dream car at home. It comes with lots of new features for this price range. Definitely worth buying.
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  Nilesh mehta
  28 Sep 2025
  5.0
  Driving this SUV has been one of the best experiences. It’s a great car with excellent ground clearance, making it perfect for various terrains. I highly recommend this car to anyone looking to buy an SUV.
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  Mahendra singh nehra
  29 Days ago
  3.8
  Nice car with great features and a comfortable ride. Service cost is very low, and parts are not expensive. Good for long drives. A great family car with comfort and a great experience.
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  Sam
  1 Month ago
  5.0
  Excellent performance and 100% satisfaction — that’s what my experience with the fully automatic Kia Sonet has been. I have no regrets about choosing this car and couldn't be happier with its comfort, features, and smooth drive. I always recommend it to my friends, and I’m even planning to buy another one in the future if the need arises. A truly rewarding choice
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  Arun
  1 Month ago
  3.8
  It's a wonderful and pocket-friendly car that truly stands out with its appealing design and comfortable interiors. Despite being budget-friendly, it offers modern features, safety, and a touch of premiumness that you usually find in higher-end models. This car has everything you need — style, comfort, safety, and value — all within a small budget. A smart choice for anyone looking for an all-rounder without breaking the bank.
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KIA Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Brezza FAQs

What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?

The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.20 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Maruti Suzuki Brezza?

The on-road price of Maruti Suzuki Brezza is Rs. 9.24 Lakh in New Delhi.

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